More than 560 new Maine laws are going into effect on Thursday, making large and small changes from barring hands-free driving to bumping up the number of liquor stores in certain cities and towns. Read More
The hike, out and back, is 3.6 miles if you only visit the Middle Summit and viewpoint. Read More
"Today, we’re happy to unveil a new effort to engage more readers in a vibrant, interactive way that will take advantage of technologies that simply didn’t exist back when I got into the outdoor-writing biz," writes BDN Outdoors editor John Holyoke. Read More
"I am excited to share that we’re shifting how we write about leading more meaningful lives by being connected to nature and to the land and living more independently and deliberately," writes Homestead editor Sarah Walker Caron. Read More
"I’m thrilled to announce that the Bangor Daily News has launched a brand new section, Act Out, with the mission to inspire and empower people to be active outdoors," writes Act Out editor Aislinn Sarnacki. Read More
Essential Reads
For generations, the Bell family has fought to keep Farmington safe from fires. That dedication came up time and time again as the community worked to make sense of the aftermath of Monday's explosion. Read More
The modern day nomadic lifestyle hit a roadblock in Maine this past summer when municipalities were notified by the Maine Secretary of State that the Bureau of Motor Vehicles would no longer register, assign vehicle identification numbers to or title tiny homes on wheels. Read More
As of Oct. 1, those 2 a.m. feasts of french fries and coffee will be a thing of the past. Read More
Right now would be a good moment to criticize Trump's disregard for the plight of those suffering in Dorian's wake, and to express support for a humanitarian response toward our Bahamian neighbors. Read More
A year after their record-setting, World Series championship season, the Boston Red Sox are looking for meaning wherever they can find it. Read More
Colt’s Manufacturing Co. is suspending production of rifles for the civilian market, including the popular AR-15 used in fatal mass shootings and that figures prominently in a national debate between advocates for gun rights and gun control. Read More
OLD TOWN — Hirundo Wildlife Refuge will hold its Fall Fest weekend Sept. 21-22 at 1107 West Old Town Road. Celebrate the fall with a weekend of paddling, shopping nature made and inspired art, exploring the refuge on foot or in canoe, visiting with live Owls up close, sipping and… Read More
"What was once a carefree existence, becomes a cautious existence where they perceive everyone to be watching them and judging them." Read More
Consider the following ten pieces of advice for shared goals of teaching and parenting. Read More
I never thought that I would be an environmental hero. But thanks to my innate laziness, I’m crushing it! Read More
